Origin
Summit Hill, PA
Late night in Summit Hill on Thursday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Summit Hill, PA to Erie, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
331.9 mi
534 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit Hill, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Summit Hill to Erie covers 332.3 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. Since this trek is entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will remain in a familiar geographic context throughout your journey. With a total estimated fuel cost of $55, this route is manageable as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive. While the duration is substantial, the lack of highway travel means you will experience a very different pace than a typical interstate haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166 miles from Summit Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 331.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will rely on local thoroughfares like North Pine Street, East North Street, and Spring Garden Street to navigate the distance. Because you are avoiding major high-speed corridors, the road demands your full attention and offers a more technical driving experience. This setup ensures that your trip will feel less like a rapid transit between two points and more like an immersive tour of the local landscape. Be prepared for frequent turns and a consistent, steady pace as you wind your way toward the destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 236.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,715 ft
536 ft
Total Climb
2,183 ft
Total Descent
3,038 ft
Highest Point
1,715 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,179 ft
Notable High Points
1,602 ft at ~96.8 miles
+639 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near PA 902 / North Pine Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 331.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 902 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 328.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 902 / North Pine Street
Turn left onto PA 902 / North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
328.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 10m in
Take the exit toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
5
329.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
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PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
331.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 236.1 mi | 4h 14m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 81 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Pine Street | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| East Water Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 12th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 236.1 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit Hill, PA and Erie, PA.
1
Start on East Ludlow Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Ludlow Street
2
Turn left onto PA 902
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Pine Street
3
Continue on PA 902
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on PA 902
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Garden Street
5
Turn left onto US 209
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Patterson Street
6
Continue on US 209
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Water Street
7
Continue on US 209
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broad Street
8
Turn right onto Pine Street
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pine Street
9
Continue on PA 309
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile Hill Road
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 81
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 81
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 93: West Hazleton
14
Keep slight left at fork
294 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left onto PA 93
369 ft
·
14 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
16
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
17
Continue on PA 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
236 mi
·
4 hr 14 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
21
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
23
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
State Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 332.3-mile trip effectively, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the slower pace of local roads. Since you are not utilizing high-speed highways, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your navigation before leaving. Budgeting $55 for fuel should cover your needs, but keeping an eye on your gauge while navigating local segments is a smart safety measure. Planning at least one meaningful stop is essential to maintain your focus given the turn-heavy nature of the route. Use the flexibility of this non-highway path to pull over whenever you need a quick rest, as the local roads allow for easier access to stops than restricted-access interstates.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166 miles from Summit Hill, PA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Summit Hill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Summit Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 331.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Summit Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 236.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166 mi from Summit Hill, PA · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166 miles from Summit Hill, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.1 miles.
Arriving in Erie, PA
The final approach into Erie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Erie, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.02 one way
$110.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $60.26 | $120.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $64.37 | $128.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.28 | $146.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.85 | $15.93 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.47 | $21.24 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Erie, PA
Late night in Erie on Thursday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Summit Hill, PA to Erie, PA covers 331.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166 miles from Summit Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 331.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 902 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 328.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Summit Hill, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 536 ft to 1,715 ft elevation with about 2,183 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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